Strickland, Kofi, and Creed Retained AEW Trios Titles
The championship trio successfully defended their gold against The Demand in Indianapolis.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Wrestling
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Swerve Strickland, Kofi, and Austin Creed successfully defended their AEW Trios Titles against The Demand at the Fishers Event Center. The championship match highlighted a special live simulcast of AEW Dynamite and Collision.
Why it matters
The victory maintains the champions' momentum heading into their upcoming title defense at AEW All Out. Securing this win over The Demand validates their standing as the dominant force in the division.
The title defense took place during the 364th episode of AEW Dynamite and the 163rd episode of AEW Collision. These events were broadcast as a live simulcast on TBS and HBO Max.
The players
Swerve Strickland
He is a current AEW Trios Champion and a prominent professional wrestler in the promotion.
Kofi
He is one of the members of the current AEW Trios Championship team.
Austin Creed
He serves as a member of the current AEW Trios Championship team.
The Demand
This professional wrestling faction includes members Ricochet, Toa Liona, and Bishop Kaun.
Prince Nana
He currently serves as the manager for the AEW Trios Champions.
The details
Managed by Prince Nana, Swerve Strickland, Kofi, and Austin Creed fended off challengers Ricochet, Toa Liona, and Bishop Kaun to keep their championship status. Justin Roberts performed the ring introductions for the opening contest held at the Fishers Event Center.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: AEW Dynamite and Collision event held in Indianapolis.
September 26, 2026: AEW All Out pay-per-view featuring the champions' next title defense.
Season Trajectory
This successful title defense cements the champions' position at the top of the division hierarchy ahead of the AEW All Out pay-per-view. The outcome dictates the specific lineup for the upcoming championship match against Hangman Page, Bandido, and Brody King.
Fans can now confirm the confirmed matchups for the upcoming AEW All Out event this Saturday. The successful defense by Strickland, Kofi, and Creed sets the stage for their scheduled contest against Hangman Page, Bandido, and Brody King.
The takeaway
Maintaining championship gold requires consistent performance across both individual episodes and integrated broadcast events. Fans should track upcoming pay-per-view cards to see how recent title defenses reshape the broader championship landscape.
What happens next
The champions are scheduled to defend their AEW Trios Titles at the AEW All Out pay-per-view on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Further reading
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